Lead Precision Agriculture Analyst

Placements24; Vereeniging; Hybrid; ZAR 550,000 - 800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health & retirement benefits

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 in Vereeniging seeks a Precision Agriculture Specialist to turn sensor, drone, and satellite data into actionable farming insights that boost yields and resource efficiency. You will work with farmers, agronomists, and operators to implement data-driven precision farming solutions across Gauteng.

You will build GIS maps, interpret data, and recommend variable-rate applications while training staff on the latest precision agriculture tools; occasional travel to nearby farms is

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Agronomy, Agricultural Engineering, Data Science, or related field.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in precision agriculture or agricultural data analysis.
• Proficiency in GIS software (ArcGIS, QGIS) and data analysis tools (R, Python).
• Willingness to travel to farms within Vereeniging, Gauteng region and surrounding areas.

Responsibilities

• Collect, process, and analyze agricultural data from GPS, sensors, imagery.
• Develop and interpret yield maps, soil maps, and other geospatial data layers.
• Provide recommendations for variable rate application of fertilizers, seeds, and crop protection products.
• Assist farmers in utilizing precision agriculture equipment and software.
• Develop data management strategies and ensure data integrity and security.
• Train farmers and farm staff on the use of precision agriculture tools and technologies.
• Stay updated on emerging trends and technologies in precision agriculture and data analytics.
• Collaborate with agronomists to integrate precision data into broader farm management plans.
• Generate reports and presentations to communicate findings and recommendations to clients.

Skills

Data analysis

GIS concepts

Communication

Presentations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Agronomy

Agricultural Engineering

Data Science

Tools

ArcGIS

QGIS

R

Python

Job description

Placements24 in Vereeniging seeks a Precision Agriculture Specialist to turn sensor, drone, and satellite data into actionable farming insights that boost yields and resource efficiency. You will work with farmers, agronomists, and operators to implement data-driven precision farming solutions across Gauteng.

You will build GIS maps, interpret data, and recommend variable-rate applications while training staff on the latest precision agriculture tools; occasional travel to nearby farms is